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Welcome to the first part of our short blog series, Benefits of Meditation! Okay, so unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard of some of the health benefits associated with meditation, right? One of the most impressive, to those who like tangible, measurable results, is a Harvard study that found 8 weeks of … Continue reading Better Brain in 8 Weeks – Meditation Benefits

Part I - Active Meditation Greetings! Active Meditation, or AM for short (I will also refer to this as tuning in), is a practice that I will stress an incredible amount in my articles. It is, in my opinion, the first key to awakening, and can be utilized at all stages of your spiritual journey … Continue reading The Key to Awakening – Part I

Have you heard of or seen Himalayan salt lamps? I am seeing them everywhere these days! I love Himalayan salt lamps, not only for the beautiful light and energy they emit, but for the amazing mental and physical health benefits they offer. Keep reading to learn more about these awesome chunks of salt and what they … Continue reading Himalayan Salt Lamps

As I mentioned in my Meditation Space Basics article, creating your own designated spiritual space is one of the most important steps to beginning your practice. Having a space you can completely unwind in, that is filled with calming presence, is paramount to reaching profound states of meditation. It is extremely hard, even for a seasoned … Continue reading 3 Steps to Decorate Your Meditation Space

As you know, I'm a huge fan of essential oils and all the amazingness they have to offer us mere mortals. One of the most popular ways to use EOs is through aromatherapy. Basically, aromatherapy is the use of the aromatic properties of essential oils to help promote mental and physical health. Read on to learn … Continue reading Basics of Aromatherapy

chak·ra ˈCHäkrə/ noun 1. Each of the centers of spiritual power in the human body, usually considered to be seven in number. Chakra is an old Sanskrit word which literally translates to Wheel. The seven chakras belong to the subtle body, or the energetic body, that connects the physical world to the spiritual. Without … Continue reading Chakra Reference Guide

The Sound of Silence meditation is a pre-requisite for this practice. If you haven't done so, practice that first! Welcome to the next building block on our exploration of the Om. If you have put in the proper practice with the Sound of Silence, you will have a basic understanding of what the Om (the … Continue reading Step-by-Step Meditation to Balance Your Vibrations

The Sound of Silence meditation, or Om meditation, is the second foundation exercise I use to build my more advanced meditations off of. In my opinion, this is one of the most powerful meditation methods, and has taken me on some of my greatest journeys. Need a refresher on meditation basics? Head here first. Let us … Continue reading Sound of Silence Meditation

Welcome to the Meditating Monkey! Here you will find in depth articles, meditation practices, and a personal journal of my own journey. I have big plans for this site down the line, for now the focus is on the journal portion. Enjoy!